Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Mount Laurel
Diagnostic Imaging
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Mount Laurel’s diagnostic imaging department works alongside other specialists within our hospital in accurately diagnosing pet patient’s conditions using advanced imaging equipment.
Some common veterinary diagnostic imaging modalities and what they offer include:
X-rays
X-rays are a fast and quick tool we use to get a detailed picture of your pet’s internal structure. Digital X-rays are useful if we suspect:
Fractures
Lung disease
Bladder or kidney stones
Foreign body injection
Joint conditions
Ultrasound
An ultrasound can help examine the inner structure of your pet’s organs so we can discover, identify and assess blockages, tumors or other problems. We’ll perform an ultrasound to evaluate:
Gastrointestinal tract
Pancreas
Liver & gallbladder system
Tumors
Adrenal and thyroid glands
Musculoskeletal
Computed Tomography (CT Scan) - is used to help diagnose a rang of conditions including:
Orthopedic diseases (joint and bone fractures)
Tumors
Nasal and sinus disease
Blood clots
Infections
Lung disease
Vascular blood vessel disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
An MRI is used to view clean, detailed scans of your pets anatomy such as organs and the abdominal cavity. We use this method to diagnose:
Meningitis
Encephalitis
Identifying the cause of seizures
Muscle tears or strains
Diseases of the nervous system
Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy is advanced imaging that allows us to view the inside of the pets body while it is in motion, in real-time. It is commonly used to diagnose problems such as:
Swallowing disorders
Collapsing trachea
Motility problems of the stomach or intestines
Blood flow through vessels